The DEC and AEC
The Division of Experimental Criminology (DEC) promotes and improves the use and development of experimental evidence and experimental research methods within the membership of the American Society of Criminology in the advancement of criminological theory and evidence-based crime policy. It brings together ASC members interested in experimental research and encourages promotion and discussion of experimental methods and research with funders, practitioners, and policy makers.
The Academy of Experimental Criminology (AEC) recognizes scholars who have successfully led randomized, controlled, field experiments in criminology. It shares the goals and objectives of the ASC Division of Experimental Criminology and provides an organizational home for experimental criminologists within and outside of the American Society of Criminology. Experimental researchers in criminology are encouraged to be a member of both organizations.